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Ferry and Flights Grounded as Heavy Rain Targets Island
Aotea remains on high alert with a significant weather system continuing to batter the island for at least the next 24 hours. Residents are being urged to stay home and minimize all non-essential travel as heavy rain and gale-force winds…
Community pig hunt planned as wild boars back on local board table
The Department of Conservation has confirmed plans for a community pig hunt on Great Barrier Island in July 2026, after wild pigs…
Pies, Petrol, and Pad Thai: The Improbable Success of Mulberry Grove Store
If you tried to design the most complicated retailer in New Zealand, you’d be hard-pressed to get more imaginative than Mulberry Grove…
Finny’s at Puriri Bay: A New Destination for Fresh Kai and Coastal Adventure
There is a new reason to head to Puriri Bay this summer. While the bay has long been a favorite for its…
By-Catch off Barrier: Viral Video Sparks Outrage
A video capturing hundreds of dead fish floating off the coast of Great Barrier Island has gone viral today, amassing thousands of…
SeaLink Cancels Evening Sailing Amid Strong Winds
SeaLink has cancelled its replacement evening sailing from Auckland to Great Barrier Island due to weather. The extra service had been planned…
Storm lashes Island, disrupting peak summer travel
Severe weather is sweeping across Great Barrier Island, disrupting summer holiday plans and forcing flight and ferry cancellations as strong winds and…
Locals Rally After Yacht Runs Aground
Photos / Scott Bogue
OpShop’s Jason Kerrison Joins Tiki Taane on Aotea’s Epic Summer Lineup
After a quiet spell last year, live entertainment is roaring back onto Aotea this summer! We caught up with organisers Ben Gill…
Port Fitzroy Boat Club Reopens After Two-Year Hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the iconic Port Fitzroy Boat Club has reopened its doors just in time for the summer season, welcoming…
Sailing into Summer: Fitzroy Opens Doors to Island’s Young Sailors
Port Fitzroy is welcoming a new generation to its waters this summer with the launch of the island’s first-ever kids sailing club.…
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